A low-cost large-format panel for a home rooftop, shed or ground-mount array on a 24 V or 48 V system with an MPPT controller. Too big and too high-voltage for most RV and van setups.
Amazon $279.99 JJN $289The JJN 425W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (JJN-SP-425W-N, UL 61730) is the better rigid solar panel overall, rated 4.1 to 4.0. The JJN 425W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (JJN-SP-425W-N, UL 61730) leads on value. The Renogy 640W (2 x 320W) N-Type 18BB Rigid Solar Panel 2-Pack wins on durability. The JJN 425W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (JJN-SP-425W-N, UL 61730) costs $320 less ($279.99 vs $599.99).
A large-panel pair for a cabin, shed or ground-mount array with a high-voltage MPPT controller. Too big and too high-voltage for most van and small RV setups.
Amazon $599.99 Renogy $599.99Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the JJN 425W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (JJN-SP-425W-N, UL 61730) for value ($0.66 per rated watt vs $0.94 per rated watt).
- Choose the Renogy 640W (2 x 320W) N-Type 18BB Rigid Solar Panel 2-Pack for durability (IP68, 10-year warranty vs IP68, 5-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 150 w and up rigid solar panel; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | JJN 425W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (JJN-SP-425W-N, UL 61730) | Renogy 640W (2 x 320W) N-Type 18BB Rigid Solar Panel 2-Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 45% | 80 $0.66 per rated watt | 54 $0.94 per rated watt |
| Tested output 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Durability 25% | 67 IP68, 5-year warranty | 100 IP68, 10-year warranty |
| Efficiency 15% | 100 25% claimed efficiency | 100 25% claimed efficiency |
Specifications
| JJN 425W N-Type 16BB Bifacial Rigid Solar Panel (JJN-SP-425W-N, UL 61730) | Renogy 640W (2 x 320W) N-Type 18BB Rigid Solar Panel 2-Pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated power | 425 W | 640 W |
| Efficiency | 25% (published as "25+%"; the maker does not say whether this is cell or module efficiency) | 25% (cell efficiency, "up to"; datasheet module efficiency 22.2%) |
| Cells | Monocrystalline (N-type, 16BB, 182 mm full cells, Grade A+) | Monocrystalline (N-type, 18BB (per Renogy's product page and Amazon; the datasheet says only monocrystalline, 60 cells)) |
| Bifacial | Yes | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Open-circuit voltage (Voc) | 38.6 V | 43.8 V |
| Voltage at max power (Vmp) | 32.1 V | 37.9 V |
| Short-circuit current (Isc) | 13.8 A | 8.9 A |
| Current at max power (Imp) | 13.2 A | 8.5 A |
| Voc temperature coefficient | - | -0.3%/°C |
| Connections | ||
| Output connector | MC4 | Solar connectors (IP68) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 53.6 lb (24.3 kg) | - |
| Dimensions | 67.8 x 44.7 x 1.2 in | 64.6 x 34.7 x 1.4 in (each panel) |
| Frame | anodized aluminum | anodized aluminum alloy |
| Glass | tempered, dual-glass construction | 3.2 mm tempered |
| Junction box rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 10 years |
| Output warranty | 30-year performance warranty, 87.4% output | 95% output for 5 years, 90% for 10 years, 80% for 25 years |
